Adult's Programming

Adult Book Club

Afternoon Book Club is at 1pm on the third Tuesday of every month in the PEPL program room and includes a variety of genres. If an afternoon time slot does not suit you, the Evening Book Club is held at 7pm on the third Tuesday of every month as well and encompasses a variety of genres as well. 

Upcoming Meeting Dates for both Afternoon and Evening Book Clubs:

Can I get book club sets for a personal book club? Yes! Just ask Cindy and she will help you out. 

Alzheimer Society Huron Perth Series

Memory Aging Program: Every Wednesday, June 5th - June 26th @ 1-3pm. In partnership with Alzheimer Society Huron Perth and Community Outreach, we're hosting a Memory Aging series which will answer the following questions: 

• What kinds of memory changes should I expect as I grow older? 
• What changes are normal and which ones are not? 
• Can I improve my memory?

Please call 519-595-8395 to register! 

CPA Canada Financial Literacy

In the new year, we have several financial literacy programs planned! Check them out below and find what interests or is relevant to you. 

Don't Get Scammed - Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 6:30pm. Learn what fraud is, be able to recognize common types of frauds. recognize signs of being victimized, what should you do when you are a victim of fraud and how to prepare and protect yourself from fraud (Intended for low to moderate income Canadians).

Savings and Bank Accounts - Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 4pm. Small changes make big differences. Saving is a mindset which we have to train ourselves to develop and use when making daily financial choices (Intended for Grades 7/8). 

Forest of Reading

That's right! Forest of Reading isn't just for kids. You can get in on the fun too!

Friends of the Library

Friends of Perth East Public Library is a volunteer organization that supports the programs and services of the Library through fundraising and volunteering. Friends of the Library support the mission and vision of Perth East Public Library by raising funds and providing assistance to support special library projects, events and services. We also promote public recognition of the resources and programs available through Perth East Public Library.

Why Join?

• Support your local library
• Help make a difference in you community
• Get involved with an interesting group of passionate people
• Encourage the growth of literacy skills and a life-long love of reading

Want to know more?

Friends of the Library information Brochure 

Jr. Friends of the Library information Brochure (for Friends under 18)

Seed Library

The Seed Library is open! This is a free service with the goal of increasing awareness of and supporting sustainable food and gardening practices while building community.  Through seed saving and sharing, we celebrate biodiversity, nurture locally adapted plant varieties, encourage time in nature, as well as foster community connections and a culture of sharing.

Using the Seed Library

The Seed Library is located in PEPL by the public computers. 

1. Browse and borrow seeds from the seed cabinet. Please only take as many seeds as you can grow! Each packet contains 10 - 15 seeds. 
2. Record seeds on the log sheet
3. Plant, grow and enjoy your harvest! Check out one of our many books or resources on gardening and growing.
4. Save seeds and donate them back to the library. Drop them off inside PEPL.
5. Tell a friend!

Information About Donating Seeds

Please provide following information when donating seeds: plant name, variety, year and location where harvested and any notes about the plants that would be helpful to the next person! Please drop donated seeds at the desk to library staff. 

Service Canada Pop-Up's

We're excited to announce a new partnership we're offering throughout April, May and June! Service Canada is coming to your library to provide a "pop-up" Service Canada site at PEPL. They can help with getting people social insurance numbers, setting up pension/old age security, assisting with employment insurance, helping people get set up with the new Canadian dental plan plus more! They are not able to process passport applications but they can offer information on the process.  

You can drop-in to access this service:

• Wednesday, May 22nd 10am - 3pm
• Wednesday, June 12th 10am - 1pm

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Tech Tutoring

Every Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm. Need help navigating Facebook? Are you lost on how to work your email? Do you need an intro on a new device? Let PEPL help you! No appointment needed, Tech Tutoring is on a drop in basis. Please come prepared with all necessary usernames and passwords.

YMCA Newcomer Services

Lily Yin from YMCA Settlement Services will be here, at PEPL, every 4th Thursday of the Month from 9:30-1pm (April 25th, May 23rd, June 27th). 

As a primary settlement agency serving Stratford Perth County, Kitchener Waterloo and Cambridge, YMCA of Three Rivers - Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers. Through the YMCA Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP), our Settlement Workers continue to support newcomer and immigrant needs. Our Settlement Workers can provide support with citizenship, housing, education, English language assessments, connecting with community resources, and much more. Through our collaboration with Perth East Public Library, together we are working to foster a smooth transition into the Perth County Community. 

Services Offered: Virtual, over the phone and in person settlement support to newcomers, LSP Staff provide orientation to Library Services and referrals 

Contact Information: Lily Yin, LSP Settlement Worker, lily.yin@ytr.ymca.ca or 548-255-1239. Visit YMCA of Three Rivers website or social media at Twitter for more information. The Library Settlement Partnership program is a partnership of Perth East Public Library, the YMCA’s Immigrant Services Program, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).